Behind him followed a Krobat and a Malamar, seemingly his ace Pokémon.
"How is the experiment progressing?" Xerosic hauled his somewhat bloated body toward Yizhi, who headed the group of researchers.
"Very smoothly."
Yizhi nodded expressionlessly. Had Team Dim Sun not threatened him with his beloved younger sister, he would never have taken part in such an evil plan.
"Heh heh heh, good." The fat on Xerosic's face quivered as he spoke.
His shrewd, greedy little eyes swept over the steadily running equipment and the suspended Crystals, revealing a satisfied look.
After Lysandre and Team Flare had been defeated, he had first researched a new Combat Suit in Lumiose City in the Kalos Region.
After the International Police tracked him down, he had moved from place to place before finally escaping to this region outside the Pokémon Trainer League's jurisdiction.
Behind him, Crobat beat its wings silently, its scarlet eyes scanning the surroundings warily. Malamar floated in midair, its tentacles swaying slightly as it emitted mentally oppressive waves.
"Work hard. Once the plan succeeds, I'll let you reunite with your sister."
Yizhi kept his head lowered without a word. Hidden inside the sleeves of his white coat, his hands clenched into fists, his nails almost digging into his palms.
Meanwhile, Malamar scanned the room behind Xerosic, suddenly sensing something indescribably strange somewhere inside.
"Gaw-"
Pale blue psychic waves slowly spread, sweeping every corner of the room.
"What is it?" Xerosic looked at his partner in confusion.
"Could it be that disguise-loving International Police officer again?"
Just thinking of that International Police officer named Looker made Xerosic physically ill-he practically trembled all over!
That elusive fellow was skilled at all kinds of disguises. Not only had he repeatedly ruined Xerosic's plans, but he had also taken away his only volunteer, along